Meeting is Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Cabin Coffee 7:00 AM.
This week’s host is BJ Williams bringing to us Dr. Anshu, a Rotarian and ophthalmologist based in Haiti, who has brought eye care to communities in Nepal, Peru, Lebanon, Tanzania, Honduras, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Indonesia, India, and Haiti. She’ll be joining us virtually.
Last week our guest was Jake Myre, who shared stories about his self-designed RV and his adventures visiting national parks. His familys goal is to visit all 63. We even got to tour the RV after the meeting! Some very awesome engineering! Thanks Mike for bringing him to us!
The Business Event in Cameron will be held on Monday, May 4th at 5:30 PM at Mosaic. Chris shared that all Cameron businesses have been invited to join. Each business will have the chance to talk about what they do. We’ll also give a presentation on our club, membership, and activities. Come if you can, and don’t forget to wear your club apparel!
Joe and Julie Erickson flew to Argentina for the Rotary International Fellowship Exchange this past week! In return, a group of Argentinian Rotarians will visit Rice Lake June 4-7th. (Arriving on the 4th around 4:00 pm) We will need to host the guests with home stays and plan events for their visit.
The Children's Safety Fair is coming up Saturday, May 16th, at Northwood Tech's back parking lot. Let Jeremy know if you can volunteer for a shift.
Fourth quarter dues have been emailed to all members.
We’re collecting mobility-related items for Crutches for Africa. You can bring donations to our meetings anytime in May or drop them off with Tyler at Kilcoyne Memorial Services in Rice Lake. All items will be shipped to Africa at the end of the month.
Kevin Jacobson said the Rice Lake Club has approved $10,000 for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed building project. They are requesting $1000 from our clubs. They will be requesting a $600 grant from the District. We would build 60 beds on October 3rd at Northwood Tech. Volunteers will work in 2 shifts with breaks in between the two shifts. Kevin had a few posters, brochures, and cards with a QR code that families can scan to request a bed. More info coming!
Cumberland Rotary Impact Club Update:
REMINDER - no meeting this week. Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 13th.
Club members are planning a celebration for their one year anniversary. More information to come. On May 13th, we will be hosting a diaper and laundry detergent drive.
A sub-committee is meeting at the high school on April 24th to plan a mini seminar on leadership at the Cumberland High School.
Cumberland members will be selling raffle tickets for several experience-type prizes for the Boys and Girls Club fundraiser. We are also making a poster to advertise the Crutches for Africa collection for the month of May.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS:
Our Club visioning is officially scheduled for Thursday, May 21st. More information coming after the May board meeting.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
May 1 - St. Vincent meal. Let Monika know if you can help
May 4 - Cameron Business Event, 5:30 PM
May 16 - Children's Safety Fair, Northwood Tech. Let Jeremy know if you can help
June - Music in the Park truck? Dates to be announced
Oct. 3 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Building Project
UPCOMING PROGRAMS for Sunrise Rotary (Any Rotarian and their guests are welcome to attend):
April Social Activity Planners - Dean Springer and Bruce Smith
Apr. 30 - Meeting - BJ Williams - Dr. Anshu, a Rotarian and ophthalmologist based in Haiti, has brought eye care to communities in Nepal, Peru, Lebanon, Tanzania, Honduras, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Indonesia, India, and Haiti. She’ll be joining us virtually.
May Social Activity Planners - Monika A. and Mark B.
May 2 - Happy Birthday Sheldon!
May 4 - Cameron Social Event 5:30 Mosaic
May 5 - Board Meeting 7 AM Johnson Bank
May 5 - Happy Birthday Jim S.!
May 7 - Meeting - Board meeting report
May 9 - Happy Birthday Bruce S.!
May 14 - Meeting - Cathy B.
May 15 - Happy Birthday Monika!
May 16 - Children's Safety Fair
May 18 - Happy Birthday Tyler!
May 20 - Tentative Shell Lake Companion Club Kick-Off
May 21 - Morning Meeting Cancelled - Don D hosts our Club Visioning Activity in the evening.
May 22 - Happy Birthday Ana T.S.!
May 26 - Happy Birthday Trudy!
May 28 - Meeting - Joe E.
Just a reminder to work hard on securing a speaker. If you need ideas, reach out to any officer and we’ll be happy to help! If you’re unable to secure a speaker, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan a focus for the weekly meeting. Please let Trudy know as soon as you have a program set up so it can be added to the calendar. If you need a Zoom link, contact Jason or Joe E.
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